Summer Orientation &
Academic Registration is only one phase of orientation at UPG. The second
phase is known as Welcome Week. Welcome Week is a relaxed, fun experience
that begins on Thursday, August 21, 2003 with MOVE-IN for all new residents.
Commuters will need to come to UPG that day as well, in order to pick up their
ID cards and other information pertaining to Welcome Week.
The following was the schedule from last year's Welcome
Week.
Please check back to this page for the updated schedule for 2003
Thursday, August 22,
2002
| 9am-3pm
|
new resident students
move in
new commuter students pick up Welcome Weekend packets (or Friday morning)[Smith Hall parking lot] |
| 3pm
|
Work Study Orientation
(mandatory ONLY if you have work study)
|
| Dinner | |
| 6:30pm
|
Convocation -- be
formally welcomed into UPG in a candlelight ceremony (casual dress)
Reception following immediately after convocation |
Invitations will be sent to your family in early August
Due to space constraints, please bring no more than 2 guests
Friday, August
22, 2002
-- Please bring your Welcome Weekend packet and something to write with to
Friday's activities! THANK YOU!
| 8:30am -9:30am
|
new commuter students pick up Welcome Weekend packets (if not done on Thursday) [Smith Hall parking lot] |
| 9:30am
|
Making College Count -- why your first year is so important and why you should take advantage of all the opportunities it will offer you |
| 10:45am
|
Better Grades in Less Time -- a don't miss! The title says it all! Why wouldn't you want to attend? |
| Lunch | |
| 1:30pm
|
Superhero -- a fun, energetic and interactive program to help you discover your own super powers and hidden abilities |
| 3:30pm | Mandatory meeting for those going on day trips |
Saturday, August
24, 2002
| 10:00am
|
leave for Kennywood -- an amusement park, complete with thrill rides, games and shows (limit 25) |
| 11:00am
|
leave for Renaissance Festival -- go back in time to the Renaissance Age, complete with authentic food, costumes and entertainment (limit 15) |
| 11:30am
|
leave for Science Center -- includes Omnimax show and the new UPMC Sportsworks exhibit (limit 25) |
| 12:15pm
|
leave for Laurel Caverns -- a 3-hour guided tour. YOU must supply your own flashlight, clothes that can get dirty and shoes with tread and ankle support (hiking boots). Those that aren't properly attired may not be allowed to go. (limit 15) |
| 12:30pm
|
leave for Caddie Shak -- driving range, batting cages, go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, etc. (limit 15) |
Admission prices
are paid for -- you are responsible for meals, souvenirs etc. Transportation
provided!
You'll receive
further information (early August) indicating how to reserve your space!
Admission will
be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sunday, August 25,
2002
| 6pm
|
The Big Bang -- BBQ, DJ, caricature artist and FIREWORKS! Meet some of the upperclassmen and other new students. |
Wednesday, August
28, 2002
| 7:30pm | Real Deal Crazy Game Show -- win prizes! FUN! |
Wednesday, September
4, 2002
| 11am -- 6pm | Activities Fair -- sign up for clubs/activities and just have fun! |
 All smiles after a successful session with the caricature artist! |
Some of the representatives from SGA -- sign up to join clubs/activities. |
Bumper cars! |